Braves dominate, sweep Marlins; Reach NLCS for first time since 2001

Rookie Kyle Wright dazzled for six innings in his postseason debut, and the Atlanta Braves rode their superb pitching to beat the Miami Marlins 7-0 Thursday for a three-game sweep and their first trip to the NL Championship Series since 2001.

Anderson sharp, Markakis alert, Braves blank Miami, lead 2-0

Rookie Ian Anderson pitched like a poised veteran, right fielder Nick Markakis made a nifty defensive play late and the Atlanta Braves threw another playoff shutout, beating the Miami Marlins 2-0 Wednesday for a 2-0 lead in the NL Division Series.

Braves win Game 2 of the NDLS
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Atlanta Braves fans flock to the Battery to watch Game Two of the NDLS

Braves top Marlins 9-5 to open NLDS

 Ronald Acuña Jr. made history with a leadoff home run to start things off for the Atlanta Braves in their NL Division Series opener against Miami.

NASCAR: Alex Bowman to replace Jimmie Johnson in No. 48 car in 2021

The most coveted seat in NASCAR belongs to Alex Bowman in a Hendrick Motorsports lineup shuffle to replace seven-time champion Jimmie Johnson in the No. 48 Chevrolet.

Chatty Birds: Don't count Matt Ryan and the Falcons out against the Packers
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In this edition of Chatty Birds from Dirty Bird Report, Mackenzie Engram and Sudu Upadhyay take a look at the new all-white uniform the Falcons will debut against the Packers, and why you shouldn't count Matt Ryan and the Atlanta offense out against Green Bay's defense.

Super 6 player hits the jackpot

One smart fan, who clearly knows how to forecast NFL winners, went six-for-six in FOX Bet's Super 6 contest Sunday.

Stetson Bennett, No. 4 Georgia romp past No. 7 Auburn 27-6

Stetson Bennett threw for 240 yards and a touchdown in his first college start, Zamir White ran for a pair of scores and No. 4 Georgia romped to a 27-6 victory over No. 7 Auburn on Saturday night in the first Top 10 matchup of the college football season.

High 5 Week 5 Recap

It was Week 5 for most of our High 5 teams, but for DeKalb County, it was Week 1. Let's start there, with our Atlanta Falcons/High 5 Sports Game of the Week: Southwest Dekalb vs. Tucker.

Rise Up Tonight - Rise Up for ATL updates Matt Ryan's youth fund
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Rise Up Tonight's Kelly Price takes a look Falcons' quarterback Matt Ryan's plan for the ATL Advance the Cause charity he started over the summer.

Rise Up Tonight - In The Nest with Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms
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Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms stopped by Rise Up Tonight to her rep her Douglas Astros High 5 Sports style, the return of fans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and dish on her famous pound cake and mac and cheese.

Week 5 Game of the Week preview: Southwest Dekalb Head Coach Damien Wimes
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This week we help kick off Dekalb County?s high school football season with a great rivalry game between Southwest Dekalb and Tucker. We are moments from kickoff at our #high5sports Game of the Week from DeKalb County, where it isn't Week 5 but Week 1 of the high school football season. Southwest DeKalb Head Coach Wimes says it's "definitely different, with first-time Friday night lights in October, but the kids are excited, I'm excited. It's still football."

Week 5 Game of the Week preview with Tucker Head Coach Bryan Lamar
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This week we help kick off Dekalb County?s high school football season with a great rivalry game between Southwest Dekalb and Tucker. Tucker head coach Bryan Lamar was outspoken this summer about playing during the pandemic, but today, "the bottom line is we've got an opportunity to play" and he feels good about it.

Braves defeat Reds 5-0, marking first postseason series win since 2001

The Atlanta Braves beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-0 at Truist Park Thursday afternoon, winning an MLB postseason series for the first time since 2001.

NFL: Steelers-Titans game postponed until later in season

The NFL has postponed Sunday’s Pittsburgh Steelers game at Tennessee until later in the season after one additional Titans player and one personnel member tested positive for COVID-19.

NFLPA wants teams to change all fields to natural grass

The NFL Players Association is asking that the 32 league teams change all field surfaces to natural grass because of injury concerns.